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‘Origin’ story: How Ava DuVernay’s new movie connects the Holocaust, slavery and caste

The film opens with the 2012 murder of Black teenager Trayvon Martin in Florida, later recreating Nazi-era Germany, the Jim Crow South and other moments it connects through the idea of caste. 

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
20/01/2024

‘Stranger Things’ star Noah Schnapp clarifies Israel-Hamas war stance

Actor Noah Schnapp, who is Jewish American, initially posted an impassioned statement on Instagram condemning the violence and advocating for peace on both sides.

Actor Lee of Oscar-winning 'Parasite' found dead amid drugs probe

The actor had said he was tricked into taking drugs by a bar hostess trying to blackmail him.

By REUTERS
27/12/2023

How US Jews are fighting American antisemitism

Stories of three American Jews and how they are fighting against antisemitism in the US.

By EVE GLOVER
16/12/2023

Michael Rapaport visits Israel, to appear on ‘Eretz Nehederet’

A long-time supporter of Israel, Rapaport has become especially vocal since the massacre that started the war with Gaza.

Angelina Jolie: Hollywood is not a healthy place

Angelina Jolie, a prominent Hollywood actress, reveals her decision to leave the industry due to its excessive exposure and shares her concerns about the current expectations of actors.

By WALLA!
10/12/2023

Actress Jamie Gratz: from seinfeld to richest in the world

From a lesser-known actress to owning an NBA team, Jamie Gratz's unexpected journey to staggering wealth.

By WALLA!
03/12/2023

The most Jewish moments from Barbra Streisand’s memoir

The singer and actress of the stage and screen — one of the most beloved Jewish American icons of the past half-century — published her long-awaited memoir, “My Name is Barbra,” earlier this month.

By STEPHEN SILVER/JTA
02/12/2023

Melissa Barrera dropped from ‘Scream VII’ after pro-Palestinian posts

"And just like our histories, people are still silently watching it all happen. THIS IS GENOCIDE & ETHNIC CLEANSING," the actress stated in an Instagram post.

By ALEJANDRA MOLINA/LA TIMES
22/11/2023

Susan Sarandon dropped by agency after pro-Palestine comments amid Israel-Hamas war

Sarandon was criticized earlier this month for her remarks at a pro-Palestinian rally in New York.

By WENDY LEE/LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS
22/11/2023
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